Blue Ridge Parkway Sees Over 14 Million Visits In 2020
Despite impacts from road closures and the coronavirus pandemic, more than 14 million people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2020.
Economy
'It's Madness': American Factories Scramble To Secure Critical Supplies
U.S. factories are thriving thanks to unexpectedly strong demand for all kinds of goods, but that is also leading to unexpected headaches.
Biden's Financial Watchdogs Would Be Tougher Cops On The Beat
Biden's picks to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Securities and Exchange Commission signaled in a Senate hearing they'd be tougher cops on the beat than their Trump era predecessors
Bitcoin: Mother Of All Bubbles, Or Revolutionary Breakthrough
From 21st century carmaker Tesla to 170-year-old life insurer MassMutual. From banks to the auction house Christie's. They have all opened their doors to cryptocurrency, bringing it to the mainstream.
Belongings Sold At Auction As Missed Payments To Storage Sites Increase
Storage facilities are packed to capacity. But with the impact of the pandemic, a lot of people are failing to make payments. Every month, hundreds of them have their stored items auctioned.
Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers
The state says it received more than 400 complaints about Griddy in less than two weeks. One woman who was hit with $4,677 on her credit card said, "I do not have the money to pay this bill."
Biden Urges Senate To Move Quickly On COVID-19 Relief Plan
The House early Saturday passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Now the measure heads to the Senate.
News Brief: Relief Package, Cuomo Comments, Myanmar Protester Deaths
Senate takes up the COVID-19 relief package. New York Gov. Cuomo promises to comply with an investigation into allegations of workplace harassment. Myanmar marks its most violent day since the coup.
House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Plan; Biden Calls For 'Quick Action' From Senate
The proposal, which would provide a new round of financial support for workers, families and businesses, will now advance to the Senate.